Posts Tagged: Can’t shift out of park
What’s the fix if I can’t shift out of park on Equinox
How to fix if you can’t shift out of park condition Equinox The Equinox shift interlock system is designed to prevent the driver from shifting out of park without pressing the brake pedal first. When the system fails, you may be able to start the vehicle but you can’t shift out of park. This article is written for the Chevrolet Equinox, but is common to many GM vehicles, SUV’s and trucks How the GM shift interlock system works The shift interlock system works with the body control module (BCM), the … Read More
Shift lock release stuck
Can’t shift out of park, shift lock release not working Car makers starting installing shift interlock safety features in the 1990’s to prevent drivers from shifting out of park without first turning the key. Then in 2010 all vehicles were required to install a shift interlock mechanism that used a shift lock release to prevent drivers from shifting out of park without first applying the brake. When the shift lock release fails, you can’t shift out of park. How a shift interlock and shift lock release works Car makers install … Read More